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“Your partner doesn’t have to be with you. They’re choosing to. If you give everything to this relationship that is greater than you, it will give back.” – John Kim
Intro
Stop falling into the anxious-avoidant attachment trap. In this episode, learn how to build a healthy relationship and experience corrective love. Today, I’m sitting down for a deeply personal, raw, and honest conversation with my longtime friend John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) to discuss his brand new book, Love Hard on Purpose: Toss the Blueprints, Build Something Honest.
We are stripping away the fairytale narratives and diving into what it actually takes to build a secure relationship from scratch. John opens up about his heavy heart following a recent relationship rupture, how losing his home in the Altadena fires completely transformed his identity, and his own realization about childhood mother wounds and shadow addictions. I also share my own journey healing a father wound and breaking free from high-functioning codependency.
Whether you are single on purpose or trying to navigate a long-term partnership, this episode will show you how to move past the trauma breakers and rewire your body to accept a calm, healthy, and deeply intimate love.
Highlights:
- 4:40 John’s superhero origin story
- 8:00 Why safety is important for a healthy relationship
- 15:30 How Terri’s cancer diagnosis was an opportunity for corrective love
- 20:00 Recognizing your part in relationships that end
- 22:30 How John losing his house also tested his marriage
- 34:00 Leaning into a corrective relationship by preparing your body
Connect with John Kim (The Angry Therapist)
Stop falling into the anxious-avoidant attachment trap. In this episode, learn how to build a healthy relationship and experience corrective love. Today, I’m sitting down for a deeply personal, raw, and honest conversation with my longtime friend John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) to discuss his brand new book, Love Hard on Purpose: Toss the Blueprints, Build Something Honest.
We are stripping away the fairytale narratives and diving into what it actually takes to build a secure relationship from scratch. John opens up about his heavy heart following a recent relationship rupture, how losing his home in the Altadena fires completely transformed his identity, and his own realization about childhood mother wounds and shadow addictions. I also share my own journey healing a father wound and breaking free from high-functioning codependency.
Whether you are single on purpose or trying to navigate a long-term partnership, this episode will show you how to move past the trauma breakers and rewire your body to accept a calm, healthy, and deeply intimate love.
John’s new book, Love Hard On Purpose: https://www.theangrytherapist.com/love-hard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangrytherapist/?hl=en
Resources to Support Your Journey
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THE BOOK LIBRARY:
- The Father Wound (New!): Heal your past and reclaim your future with my latest guide. https://fatherwoundbook.com
- Too Much: A Guide to High-Functioning Codependency. Break the cycle of over-functioning and find your balance. https://hfcbook.com
- Boundary Boss: The essential guidebook for authentically expressing your desires and setting healthy limits. https://boundarybossbook.com
TAKE THE BOUNDARY STYLE QUIZ: Awareness is the first step to change. Take the quiz to discover your unique boundary style. https://boundaryquiz.com
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